About town in York

The Village Parent Group will hold an E-waste collection drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Village Elementary School.

Waste accepted will range from batteries and cell phones to computers, televisions and digital cameras. To find out more visit the Village Parents Group site at http://www.yorkschools.org/ves/vespg/vpgindex.html.

Funds raised through the event will provide the VES "Green Team" with funds to support a new initiative for reducing waste at Village Elementary School.

Library seeks volunteers for repairs

The York Public Library is looking for a volunteer who would be willing to re-glue some of the wooden chairs in the library meeting room.

Anyone with the expertise and some free time may contact the library at 363-2818.

Addressing hunger and homelessness

The public is invited to listen to a speaker from York County Shelter Programs talk about the plight of homeless and hungry folks in the area at 6:30 p.m. April 9, at St. Christopher church hall, 4 Barrell Lane.

Legion honored for Toys for Tots efforts

American Legion Post 56 of York was presented the Commander's Award by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots for its outstanding support of the Southern York County Maine Marine Toys for Tots Program.

The Legion also has been selected to be an official Toys for Tots distribution site again this Christmas Season.

Additionally, Post 56 has recently offered the Flag Rewards Program to the York community. Anyone who wishes to return an American flag that is worn, weathered or unserviceable may do so at its Hannaford Drive facility.

The flags will be properly retired on Flag Day, June 14.

The Legion also is offering the purchase of American-made flags and Blue Star Flag window banners.

April blood drives in York and Kittery

The following American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled for the month of April in York and Kittery:

Eligible volunteer blood donors are asked to please call (800) RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make appointments. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood. Positive identification is required at the time of donation.

All eligible donors this month will receive a coupon for a free 6-inch sub at participating Subway restaurants in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

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